What type of paper is used in food packaging?

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When customizing food packaging bags, Telling paper are many types of paper to choose from, and there are four commonly used: kraft paper, coated paper, white cardboard, offset paper. Different types of paper have different toughness, smoothness and aesthetics.

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The paper meal box is a high quality food container commonly used for ready to eat meals in supermarkets and convenience stores since this container is safe to use in the microwave. It is also used by restaurants, cafes, canteens and many more food sellers to serve take out foods.

Here are 4 different grades (i.e., types) of paperboard:

  • CUK- Coated Unbleached Kraft. CUK is made from 100% recyclable materials and is typically used for natural kraft (light brown, unbleached) cartons. …
  • SBS- Solid Bleached Sulfate. …
  • CRB/CCNB- Clay-Coated News Back Board. …
  • FBB- Folding Box Board.

 

Is paper packaging food safe?

Kraft paper is a food-grade packaging material that is processed from wood pulp or agricultural materials with no risk of contamination and is 100% safe for food. The FDA in the United States and the BRC in the United Kingdom have both issued green signals on the use of kraft paper for food packaging.

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